The Jacksonville State Gamecocks is a college football team representing the Jacksonville State University, competing in Conference USA (C-USA). The football program was established in 1904 and claimed one national championship in 1992. They play their home games at Burgess-Snow Field in Jacksonville, Alabama, with a seating capacity of 24,000. The Gamecocks have won 25 conference championships and helped numerous players to the NFL. The team is known for its dynamic offense approach and has been led by head coach Rich Rodriguez since 2022. The Gamecocks embrace the Red and white colors, and fans chant the ‘Marching Southerners’ to show their support. Jacksonville State Gamecocks' biggest rivals are Samford and Troy Trojans. The Gamecocks moved to the FBS in 2023.
In 2023, the team finished the season with a 13-2 record and made it into the NCAA Division I FCS National Championship Game. They managed to beat some of the top-ranked teams in the playoffs. With quarterback Eli Jenkins at the helm, the program beat Sam Houston State in the semifinals before losing to North Dakota State in the championship game.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Playoff Appearances
Jacksonville State Gamecocks played in the I-AA/FCS playoffs ten times with a record of 7-10, as of December 2024.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Bowl record
Jacksonville State Gamecocks’ Bowl record is 1-0, as of December 2024.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks All-time record
Jacksonville State Gamecocks’ All-time record is 621 wins, 423 losses, and 39 draws, as of December 2024.
FAQs on Jacksonville State Gamecocks
A. Jacksonville State transitioned to FBS and joined Conference USA in 2023.
A. The Gamecocks play at Burgess-Snow Field in Jacksonville, Alabama.
A. Jacksonville State has one national title, winning the Division II Championship in 1992.
A. Rich Rodriguez has been the head coach of Jacksonville State since the 2022 season.
